Grace K. (Kasperian) Perno, 85, of Worcester, died peacefully Monday, March 12, 2012 in the Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family. Her husband, Matteo Perno died in 1997. Grace is survived by two sons: Matt and Gary Perno; two daughters: June Salminen and her husband Richard, and Cheryl Tereba and her husband Victor, all of Worcester; four grandchildren: Christine Stone, Deirdre Halverson, Matthew Perno, and Ian Tereba, and 6 great grandchildren; one brother, David Kasperian; a sister, Nora Holmes, and several nephews and nieces.

     Grace was born in Marseille, France, daughter of the late Kasper and Joohar (Torigian) Kasperian and came to Worcester as a young child. She was a graduate of Commerce High School, and the Salter Secretarial School. Grace worked many years at the Worcester State Hospital as a Case Manager, and also was a social worker for the Model Cities Program.

     Grace was a long time member of the Armenian Church of our Saviour and its Women’s Guild. She was an expert in needlecrafts, including knitting and crocheting. She enjoyed sewing, painting, and ceramics, and loved to cook. However her most precious times were those spent with her family. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

     Grace’s funeral will be held Friday, March 16, at 11:00 AM in the Armenian Church of Our Saviour, 87 Salisbury St. Her calling hours will be held IN THE CHURCH FROM 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the Service. Interment will be with her husband in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Holy Trinity Rehabilitation and Hospice, 300 Barber Ave, Worcester, MA 01605.